Mercadito - River North

Name: Mercadito - River North
Address: 108 W. Kinzie, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 329-9555
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

5715 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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We are the city’s top Mexican restaurant for authentic cuisine, specialty tequila and mezcal cocktails, located in the heart of River North. Our culinary team features popular Mexican dishes, including our signature tacos, as well as fresh salsa and guacamole, ceviche, esquites and more.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 74 times today

Experiences are available.

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Takeout

(312) 329-9555

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:30 am
Phone number
(312) 329-9555
Website
http://www.mercaditorivernorth.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Plan your next event at Mercadito! For parties of 8 or more we offer a range of shared dining menus, passed appetizer options, open bar packages, and unique additions to provide a memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Cesar Aguilar: (312) 329-9555

Location
108 W. Kinzie, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Kinzie between N Clark and N La Salle
Parking details
Valet parking daily after 4 pm
Public transit
Merchandise Mart stops Purple and Brown Line and 156 Bus LaSalle.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Canasta Tasting Menu
$50.00 per person
Multiple dates available
In order to provide an elevated and curated experience at Mercadito, we ask that parties of 6 or more order from our sharing tasting menu. This will ensure that all guests eat together and enjoy Mercadito dining at its most essential. If you have any questions please email us at management@mercaditorivernorth.com or call us at 312.329.9555

Popular dishes

Flautas$14.00
crispy tortilla, green chicken tinga, black bean hash, cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
Crispy Chipotle Shrimp$14.50
beer battered shrimp, bibb lettuce, jícama, cucumber, tomatillo salsa
Street Quesadillas$12.50
mexican cheese, corn, poblano, zucchini, tomatillo salsa, crema fresca
Pescadilla$12.50
crispy tortilla, mahi-mahi chipotle tinga, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, salsa roja
Queso Fundido**$13.50
baked mexican cheese, corn tortillas

Tacos

four tacos of the same type per order with homemade corn tortillas or substitute tortillas for bibb lettuce

Brisket$17.50
smoked brisket, pickled tomatillo, salsa verde
Estilo Baja$17.50
beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle aioli, mexican coleslaw
Camarón$17.50
shrimp, garlic, chipotle, avocado, chihuahua cheese
Pollo$16.50
five spice marinated chicken, mixed bell pepper mojo
Hongos**$16.50
mushrooms, salsa verde, queso fresco, mushroom chips
Carne$17.50
rosemary-thyme marinated skirt steak, leek poblano fondue, avocado salsa
Pastor$16.50
ancho-rubbed pork, chile de árbol salsa, fresh pineapple
Pescado$16.50
herb marinated grilled mahi-mahi, caper aioli, spring slaw
Carnitas de Puerco$16.50
braised pork, onion, cilantro, peanuts, mexican cole slaw, chile de arbol

Vegetables & More

Mac & Cheese**$8.50
poblano, chihuahua cheese
Esquites**$8.00
corn off the cob, house made lime mayo, queso fresco
Ensalada Verde**$10.50
mixed greens, corn, jicama, queso fresco, chipotle-balsamic vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts$8.50
crispy brussels sprouts, chorizo, pickled onions, salsa roja, crispy shallots
Arroz**$6.50
white rice, carrots, peas
Frijoles**$6.50
black beans cooked to perfection

Cocktails

Margarita Tradicional$15.00
el jimador blanco, grand marnier, lime, agave
Little Market$13.50
espolon reposado, pineapple, chile guajillo, lime, cilantro, pico piquín
Pepino el Pyu$13.50
milagro blanco, cucumber, lemon, hoja santa, cumin salt
Pajaro Loco$14.50
casamigos blanco, campari, pineapple, rum fire boat
Misty's Sleeve$13.50
don julio blanco, ginger, hibiscus, orange, lime, green yucateco, hibiscus salt
Amiga Sandia$14.50
casamigos blanco, fresh watermelon, basil

What 5,715 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Alan
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good and service was great. Our seat was RIGHT by the door so every time someone entered or exited the restaurant we felt the cold breeze. Other than that it was a great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
The service was kind of rushed. They didn’t wait for you to finish one course before the next one was served
SB
SethB
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My food and drinks were excellent! Can’t wait to return…
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food. Good service. Manager is rude as hell.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
It was an excellent restaurant…service was good, food was yummy…however, we all felt very rushed from the moment we sat down. Rushed to order, rushed to eat, rushed to get plates cleared and bill paid…wasn’t a fun relaxing birthday dinner for my daughter.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Everything was great but the music was too loud, it was hard to hear your conversation.
JR
JoseR
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall2food4service4ambience1
We went during restaurant week. The food was good , service too, but the noise level was very high, tables close to each other, and the hardest part is to see that 3% extra at the end of the bill without even asking. Of course, that always comes out of the tip and it is sad to see that because there is no dialogue, the staff has to suffer
CR
CantonRB
Atlanta
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Food was good and came out fast during Restaurant Week. Place became really loud and was hard to hear the waiter and other guests in our party. Would recommend if visiting Chicago.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful first experience. Thank you Beatrice and Julian for being wonderful and taking care of us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best experience that we’ve had so far this year! Yes, I know it’s only January, but this place will be hard to top. Our waitress was on point! The food was on point! The atmosphere was 🔥🔥🔥
KH
KelseyH
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This meal was outstanding, the server walked us through the menu and drink pairings, cannot wait to return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met up with friends we haven’t seen in a while. Yasmine was an amazing server!
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Alexander
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience1
margs were awful. place was loud in a bad way, food was mediocre at best.
CB
CynthiaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mercadito is always a winner; no matter what time you dine there. I have dined here many times and while initially I was put off by the prices and portions, every one of their meals is worth it. This is my favorite restaurant in River North!
J
Joel
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good drinks. Shrimp tacos left something to be desired. Carne asada platter made up for the tacos.
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maryl
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Too too loud
SP
SankyPanky
Indiana
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Margaritas were outstanding. Food was super fresh and had great taste. Definitely a great place.
h
heyray
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Seated immediately, crowded restaurant, first drink order of sparkling water created a lot of confusion for the server as he constantly tried to top off our sparkling water with still/tap water. But perhaps one shouldn’t order sparkling water at a Mexican restaurant. Old fashioned cocktail was smoke infused and just not worth drinking. Salsa trio was very good but chips were not. Pollo tacos saved the day … delicious. Flan and coffee for dessert … flan was superb … coffee was unavailable… apparently one should not order coffee either. Summary: good food, bad drinks.
DT
DanielleT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is ideal for Mexican food in the downtown loop
RS
RobertS
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We called the restaurant four days before New Year’s Eve to understand the New Year’s Eve package. The hostess told us the package started at 7 PM so we made a reservation for 630. Then we showed up and they told us that we were required to do the preset menu. $95 for some tacos and no alcohol included. We ended up leaving and had nowhere to go on New Year’s Eve. Really disappointing that the hostess flat out lied to us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Food was ok nothing special, overpriced, everything has raw onions yet it doesn’t say on the menu, server was rude when I asked for no raw onions on my food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Guacamole, margaritas, and all good was amazing! Service and everything else also great. Highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still one of my absolute favorites!!!!! From the flavorful tacos (pollo, pastor, fish) the ceviche and salsas and the best margarita on the planet “Misty’s Sleeve”. I will continue to come back as long as they are open! 🥰
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chefsister
Nashville
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I came here a few times years ago and this place always made me remember it fondly. From the unique salsa and guacamole options to the delicious sides & small tacos, it made for a perfect afternoon in which I was able to share this experience with someone new! And they too enjoyed it greatly. Nothing has diminished in the years since I first came here. Thank you!
FA
FrancoA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best tacos ever (tried the “carne” ones). Nice and friendly service.
GU
GUILLERMO
Chicago
45 reviews
3.0
45 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Took our staff out for Christmas late lunch and the staff either was busy talking or just didn’t much care. I don’t know if I ever want to go back. Food was good
CC
CynthiaC
Chicago
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place has great food and drinks. Drinks are pricey however you are getting better tequila.. :) Great vibe and great music. Highly recommend this place!
DB
DennisB
Louisville
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great first time here. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was great. Had a great server and would definitely go back next time I’m in Chicago.
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Momof5
New Orleans
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious, fresh food. Great ambiance and service.
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Effty
Chicago
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time there and we loved the food, the drinks and the amazing server we got. Tanya was super friendly and was on point with the food and drink suggestions. We will definitely come back and request her to be our server.
KB
KathyB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Good wasn’t as good as I remember. Service was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an AMAZING dinner with Genesis as our server! She went above and beyond to make our anniversary special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Needed a quick reservation for 6. Looked online and found Mercadito. It was kind of hidden as we drove by but when you enter, what a lively place! Service is amazing and food is very savory. Will return again.
MS
MarshaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food with a little different take.we enjoyed everything we tried!
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Rebecca
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I highly recommend this place and will be back! The noise level was perfect. I didn’t feel like bringing my kids disturbed anyone.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
All the food is spicy; I recommend having options of no spicy food for the people that can not eat spicy. the customer service is horrible, and the menu is too small. Very $$$$ for what they serve.
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Ezgi
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience3
The place overbooked so we waited more than 40 min. (We have a reservation). They forgot our tacos and again we waited more than 40 min. The tables were so close so people can’t hear each others and everyone screamed that’s why it was crazy loud but margaritas and tacos were amazing! It was crazy delicious. Maybe we have to go there early hours.
AC
ArikaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it !!!great atmosphere, food and service !!!!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mercadito - River North does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Mercadito - River North also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 329-9555.

Mercadito - River North is rated 4.6 stars by 5715 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 74 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 329-9555

Other options

108 W. Kinzie, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Kinzie between N Clark and N La Salle
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:30 am
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking daily after 4 pm
Public transit
Merchandise Mart stops Purple and Brown Line and 156 Bus LaSalle.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mercaditorivernorth.com/
Phone number
(312) 329-9555
Private party facilities
Plan your next event at Mercadito! For parties of 8 or more we offer a range of shared dining menus, passed appetizer options, open bar packages, and unique additions to provide a memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Cesar Aguilar: (312) 329-9555

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Mercadito - River North

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

The Best Mexican Restaurants in Chicago

Canasta Tasting Menu

Brisket

Carne

Queso Fundido

Salsas

Habanero**

Chile de Árbol**

Tomatillo**

Guacamoles

Tradicional**

Toreado**

Ceviche

Camarón*$14.50

Botanas

Flautas$14.00

Crispy Chipotle Shrimp$14.50

Street Quesadillas$12.50

Pescadilla$12.50

Queso Fundido**$13.50

Tacos

Brisket$17.50

Estilo Baja$17.50

Camarón$17.50

Pollo$16.50

Hongos**$16.50

Carne$17.50

Pastor$16.50

Pescado$16.50

Carnitas de Puerco$16.50

Vegetables & More

Mac & Cheese**$8.50

Esquites**$8.00

Ensalada Verde**$10.50

Brussels Sprouts$8.50

Arroz**$6.50

Frijoles**$6.50

Cocktails

Margarita Tradicional$15.00

Little Market$13.50

Pepino el Pyu$13.50

Pajaro Loco$14.50

Misty's Sleeve$13.50

Amiga Sandia$14.50

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